Imaging with terahertz radiation
@article{Chan2007ImagingWT,
title={Imaging with terahertz radiation},
author={Wai Lam Chan and Jason A. Deibel and Daniel M. Mittleman},
journal={Reports on Progress in Physics},
year={2007},
volume={70},
pages={1325 - 1379}
}Within the last several years, the field of terahertz science and technology has changed dramatically. Many new advances in the technology for generation, manipulation, and detection of terahertz radiation have revolutionized the field. Much of this interest has been inspired by the promise of valuable new applications for terahertz imaging and sensing. Among a long list of proposed uses, one finds compelling needs such as security screening and quality control, as well as whimsical notions…
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